Chicken & Dumplings
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in savory broth topped with fluffy dumplings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Heat the broth: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and vegetables: Stir in the shredded chicken, diced carrots, diced celery, and chopped onion.
- Prepare the dumpling mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, then add melted butter and milk.
- Drop in the dumplings: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering broth.
- Cook the dumplings: Cover the pot and let them cook for about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot: Serve the Chicken & Dumplings hot in bowls.
Notes
Avoid over-mixing the dumpling batter and use fresh vegetables for enhanced flavor.